The Great Technology Swap

"GMA" takes gadgets from the tech-savvy, gives to an old-fashioned family.

ByABC News via GMA logo
December 6, 2008, 9:04 AM

Dec. 6, 2008 — -- Now more than ever, many people are absolutely dependent on technology. But believe it or not, there are those who live without the wonders of cell phones and computers.

"Good Morning America" decided to see just how important all this technology was by challenging two families to switch technological lives.

Click here to tell "GMA" what piece of technology you couldn't live without.

The O'Malleys live in what some would call the digital dark ages. They have no video games, no cell phones, no DVDs. On the other end of the technological spectrum is the Briere family, who have 17 computers, a 400-disc DVD changer and remote control lights and blinds.

To pull off the switch, "GMA" teamed up with Amazon.com, FedEx, Verizon Wireless and Zip Express Installation to turn both families' worlds upside down.

Click here to watch the families' video blog of their technological adventures.

To see how the O'Malleys would handle an influx of tech, Amazon.com provided an array of technological wonders. These gadgets were among them:

HP TouchSmart
HP Pavilion G60-120US 15.6-Inch Laptop
Microsoft Office & Microsoft Student
Linksys WRT160N-RangePlus-Wireless-N-Broadband Router
Kodak EasyShare ESP 9 All-In-One Printer
Verizon XV6900 White Smartphone (Verizon Wireless) for the Mom – Lise O'Malley
BlackBerry 8830 Smartphone, Red (Verizon Wireless) for the Dad – Peter O'Malley
LG Voyager Black Phone (Verizon Wireless) for Chloe, who is in eighth grade
LG enV2 Maroon Phone for Isabelle, who is in sixth grade
Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) in Silver for Sara, who is in fourth grade
Verizon Wireless Blitz Phone, Blue (Verizon Wireless) for William, who is in kindergarten
Samsung LN52A850 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
TiVo TCD658000 HD XL DVR
Nintendo Wii
Wii Remote Controller
Wii Rock Band Special Edition
Guitar Hero
Wii Fit
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Friendly Robotics Robomower RM200
iRobot Scooba
Jura-Capresso ENA5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Ristretto Black
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